Friday was officially the last full day of our 2022 National Rally, it saw proud owners once again displaying their strong contingent and wide variety of Model A Fords to the enthusiastic Goulburn public.
The Goulburn weather really turned it on for us once again, it was absolutely brilliant with blue skies, sunny, no wind, and a pleasant Spring-time temperature of 22°C.
(Above) Model A Fords form-up in the forecourt of the Heritage-listed Goulburn Court building and property on Montague Street.
There were a total of 105 Model A Fords gathered for a grand display on Montague Street in the CBD of Goulburn. Talk about set decoration; famous Australian Film Director, Baz Luhrmann could not have set it up any better.
Cars also filled the front courtyard of the Goulburn Court grounds. The Court House and Residence were built before the turn of the century and created a perfect backdrop for our early '30s-era vehicles.
The Courthouse has sprawling lawns and is surrounded by mature exotic trees. Making it and ideal location for any final Rally 'group photo' opportunities.
(Above) Vehicles line Montague Street for a majestic static display in front of the Goulburn Courthouse.
I just happened to run into an old mate, Ross Fitzgerald, Ross did all my electrical wiring on my 1931 Model A Ford, 2-door, Delux Tudor Sedan way back in 2012, when I restored my burnt out vehicle when I did a total body-off restoration.
It was fantastic to catch up with Ross once again for a chin wag & what better place to do that than at the legendary Paragon Café in the main drag of Goulburn. We enjoyed a nice mug of extra hot Cappuccino accompanied with vanilla slices.
(Above) Catching up with Ross Fitzgerald at the old-world, country-style Café that has been a Goulburn landmark for years.
In the photograph below, there were a couple of very distinguished looking gentleman parked on Montague Street and getting right into the spirit of the event, by displaying their vehicles along with their associated memorabilia and signage.
Looking at this photograph, one could easily be mistaken for thinking that this photo was taken in 1929 or early 1930s... if you did not know any better.
(Above) Helping recreate the era of the early '30s for the Goulburn public, these two proud Model A Ford owners are complete in period dress and displaying automotive artefacts from a bygone era.
What an appropriate way to finish off our very successful 2022, 27th Model A Ford National Rally. Where great experiences were had, old friendships renewed and new ones made.
(Above) Model A Fords form-up in the forecourt of the Heritage-listed Goulburn Court building and property on Montague Street.
The 2024 National Rally will take place from the 1st-7th of September, 2024 and the theme will be: 'A' Rally through the Cane Fields. Sounds like one to pencil into your e-calendars today.
Regards for now,
Ken Warburton
Regards for now,
Ken Warburton
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